SUD asked to supply water to new developments

SUD has been asked to supply the water to the new subdivisions at Cooley's Rift (800 new residences) and Fish Trap (400 new residences). Generally, if SUD has excess water supply beyond what is necessary for servicing its present customers, it is legally obligated to offer this excess water on an equal (non-discriminatory) basis to new subdivisions that apply for water services from SUD in SUD's District.
Even if SUD can provide this water, which has not yet been determined, can SUD do so without raising the rates of current ratepayers? We believe that, in the interest of SUD ratepayers, " growth should pay for growth." The danger of the current SUD Subdivisions policy is that future rate payers may experience higher rates in order to cover the cost of new subdivisions receiving services from SUD.